How to square file

[Deets066]

It’s not the fastest setup, but it’s far from struggling.
Gotta get a few sharpenings in, stihl 404 RS is grabby outta the box

 

[Deets066]

 

[Moparmyway]

What size saws do you guys run 404 on? I thought about a 20" 404 setup for my 7910 but people keep telling me the saw will struggle with 404. Would just be a dirty trash wood setup.

25” full comp 404 RS squared with ported 70cc saws and larger with 36”

It’s not the fastest setup, but it’s far from struggling.
Gotta get a few sharpenings in, stihl 404 RS is grabby outta the box

It lasts if you’re smart with how you use it..........

very very grabby

 

[Redfin]

Noodle that twit.

 

[Redfin]

I have one loop for a saw a buddy built me. Decided to convert it tonight.

 

[Deets066]

Noodle that twit.

Dats what the big orange splitter is for....

 

[RI Chevy]

Real nice cutters guys!!! Awesome job.

 

[Redfin]

Dats what the big orange splitter is for....

Ah thats right, you get Wifey to put them on the splitter for you. I forgotted.

 

[Deets066]

Ah thats right, you get Wifey to put them on the splitter for you. I forgotted.

I’d like to say I run the levers and the boy loads the splitter. But it never seems to work that way.

 

[Battle Cross 2]

What's a hydro splitter?

 

[Moparmyway]

Hydraulic splitter

 

[Battle Cross 2]

Oh the fiskars is my only splitter.

 

[Battle Cross 2]

Theres this old thing. Think I used it once in 2 years. Gets more use as a spot to plug in my block heater for the truck. I'll have some pics that are back on topic later.

 

[Duane(Pa)]

I’d like to say I run the levers and the boy loads the splitter. But it never seems to work that way.

Man, be careful!

 

[Battle Cross 2]

It's ugly but I think I'm ready to try round two. Files shot not helping anything. I can see how guys have tons of time into pure race chains. I have 2 hours into this just making the cutters even, filing the gullets back and trying to square up the cutters.
All I want for Christmas is a dozen double bevel files.

 

[Rob Stafari]

What size saws do you guys run 404 on? I thought about a 20" 404 setup for my 7910 but people keep telling me the saw will struggle with 404. Would just be a dirty trash wood setup.

I plan on getting a 24" 404 setup for my stock 64/7910 to try out. It pulled a 32" full comp with an 8 pin through maple, so it ought to be able to handle 24" 404, at least in my mind. Nate(@fordf150) had one he kept set up with 404 for noodling, but I can't remember if it was 20 or 24. Perhaps he'll chime in and share his thoughts. P.S. Nate, I need a 24" 404 bar and a few chains, I'll be calling you soon.

 

[CR888]

Noodleing using a 7900 with 404 24"B/C is one of life's special little pleasures.

 

[Rob Stafari]

Noodleing using a 7900 with 404 24"B/C is one of life's special little pleasures.

So I've heard. I plan on using it for dirty firewood duty with more steep angled square ground if you know what I mean. Won't need to cut fast, just stay sharper longer and still be square and smooth.

 

[Wolverine]

Haven’t posted any fresh cutter pics in a while. I had a few links added to a 24” Square ground chain to run on a 28 bar. Off the roll Stihl.

 

[Redfin]

My files are cryin looking at that steel chain.